Though the AC is a chiller, under the harsh sun, it is not as powerful as other Maruti cars like the Swift and Wagon R.
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Living with the Jimny – 1st month update
I’ve covered 2000 km in the first month. Some of my opinions on the Jimny have now changed, and some have solidified.
Got the first service done. Changed the engine oil. I opted to continue with the OEM mineral engine oil- 0W16 spec.
Nexa Vipul Motors at Sector 57 Noida has a very nice service facility. Clean AC waiting room, with a coffee machine and snacks. The washrooms were clean too.
Service bay & the technicians working on the cars as seen from the waiting room.
Owners are welcome to be in the service bay while the vehicles are getting serviced. This white Jimny had come all the way from KL. The drive shaft on this didn’t have the infamous ring (scratch).
Fun bits:
- The Jimny is a cool car. I’ve got friendly waves and thumbs-ups from kids to senior citizens.
- Black Jimny with BH plates gets mistaken for a govt vehicle and I’ve been saluted & waved through in many central Delhi checkpoints.
- On the highways I get 16-17kmpl and in the city 13-14kmpl. In very heavy traffic (4km in 1 hr) – I get around 9.
- The low-end torque is a boon. 3rd gear is sufficient for puttering around town.
Neutral bits:
- Though the AC is a chiller, under the harsh Delhi sun – it is not as powerful as other Marutis (Swift / WagonR). Could it be because of the larger greenhouse area?
- Gearing is very short – A 6th gear would help with relaxed cruising.
Annoying bits:
- There is a mild buzz in the IRVM at low RPMs – between 1000-1250 rpm, under acceleration. It strains the eye.
- Lack of interior storage space is a royal pain. Especially when I get into the Jimny after using other cars. Never before have I appreciated door pockets & bottle holders.
- In 4WD mode, at full steering lock – the engine stalls if the engine speed is less than 1250 RPM. Not sure why this would be.
- Handsfree microphone doesn’t pick up sound easily on calls- I’m having to speak 2 notches higher than I normally would.
- GPS is inaccurate by 30 meters. At roundabouts, it causes much confusion and missed exits. This inaccuracy exists for all the phones I’ve tried with. The same phones on other cars work perfectly fine. I figure the 7″ infotainment unit also needs a software update.
Would I buy the Jimny after knowing what I know so far?
A strong YES!
None of the compromises I came in prepared to make were as bad as I imagined. The fun and happy bits are just as strong as I imagined.
The Jimny is a small, city-friendly “interesting” car – which can take a fair bit of abuse. It has got its share of compromises – but the glee I get while driving this outweighs them all.
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